Our client, a dynamic global organisation, is seeking an experienced and highly motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join their wider Finance team on an urgent 6-month temporary contract with the strong possibility of extension. This is a key role in a fast-paced environment with potential for further development As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll be responsible for supporting the wider team in providing completing your assigned role across multiple entities.
Key Responsibilities
- High-volume invoice processing within a deadline driven environment.
- Driving processes within your remit, including reporting, process improvement, query management, and metrics.
- Developing scheduled and ad hoc global business review forums with stakeholders.
- Working closely with internal customers and business partners to provide essential data, metrics, and reports.
- Monitoring and enforcing policy and compliance.
- Responsible for all invoice processing within EMEIA based accounts assigned to you#
- Collaborate with business partners and vendors to implement more scalable induction methods.
Key Requirements
- Exceptional communication and organisational skills.
- Minimum 3 years working in a busy accounting environment with tight deadlines.
- Previous experience in a high-volume accounts payable department essential.
- Experience processing invoices for numerous vendors in various currencies.
- Proficiency in dealing with vendor queries and reconciling vendor accounts.
- Knowledge of posting journals through both the AP Ledger and General Ledger, including understanding of balance sheet items.
- A Qualified Accounting Technician qualification or similar study is preferred but not essential.
- Fluency in Arabic, Spanish, German, Italian, or French is highly desirable.
- SAP experience is an advantage.
- Be a self-starter who is motivated and capable of working on their own initiative.
- Must be available to work flexible hours and be a true team player with a strong customer service focus.
